Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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