Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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