Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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