Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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