Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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