Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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