Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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