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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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