Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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