Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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