Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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