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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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