Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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