Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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