Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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