Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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