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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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