Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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