Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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