Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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