Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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