Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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