Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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