Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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