Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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