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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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