Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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