Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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