Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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