Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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