Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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