Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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