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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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