Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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