Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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