Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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