Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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