Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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