Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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