Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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