Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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