Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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