Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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