Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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