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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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