Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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