Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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