Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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