Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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