Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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