Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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