Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores 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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