Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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