Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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