Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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