Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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