Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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