Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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