Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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