Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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