Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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