Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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