Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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