Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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