Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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