Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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