Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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