Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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