Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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