Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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