Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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