Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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