Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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