Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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