Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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