Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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