Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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