Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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