Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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