Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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