Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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