Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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