Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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