Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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