Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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