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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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