Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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