Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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