Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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