Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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