Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education