Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers 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 courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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