Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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