Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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