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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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