Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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