Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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