Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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