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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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