Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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