Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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