Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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