Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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