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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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