Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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