Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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