Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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