Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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