Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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