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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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