Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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