Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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