Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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