Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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