Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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