Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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