Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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