Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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