Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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