Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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