Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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