Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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