Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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