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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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