Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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