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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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