Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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