Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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