Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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