Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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