Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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