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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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