Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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