Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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