Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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