Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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