Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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