Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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