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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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