Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources