Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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