Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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