Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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