Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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