Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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