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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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