Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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