Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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