Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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