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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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