Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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