Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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