Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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