Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the 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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