Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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