Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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