Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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