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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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