Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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