Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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