Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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