Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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