Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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