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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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