Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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