Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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