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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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