Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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