Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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