Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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