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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources