Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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