Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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