Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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