Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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