Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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