Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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