Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always 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 e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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