Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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