Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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