Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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