Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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