Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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