Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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