Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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