Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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