Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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