Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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