Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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