Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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