Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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