Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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