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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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