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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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