Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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