Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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