Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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