Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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