Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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