Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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