Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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