Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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