Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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