Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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