Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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