Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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