Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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