Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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