Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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