Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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