Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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