Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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