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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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