Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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