Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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