Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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