Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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