Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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