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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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