Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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