Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies 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 optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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