Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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