Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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