Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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