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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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