Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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