Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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