Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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