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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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