Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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