Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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