Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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