Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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