Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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