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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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