Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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