Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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