Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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