Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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