Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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