Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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