Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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