Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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