Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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