Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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