Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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