Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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