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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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