Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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