Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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