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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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