Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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