Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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