Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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