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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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