Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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