Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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