Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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