Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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