Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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