Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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