Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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