Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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