Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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