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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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