Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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