Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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