Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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