Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers 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 courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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