Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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