Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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