Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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