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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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