Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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