Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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