Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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