Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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