Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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