Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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