Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important 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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