Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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