Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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