Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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