Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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