Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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