Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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