Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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