Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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