Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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