Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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