Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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