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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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