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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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