Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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