Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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