Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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