Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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