Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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