Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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