Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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