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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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