Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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