Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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