Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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