Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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