Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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