Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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