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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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