Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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