Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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