Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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