Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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