Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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