Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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