Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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