Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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