Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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