Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates 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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