Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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