Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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