Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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