Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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