Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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