Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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