Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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