Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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