Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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