Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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