Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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