Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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