Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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