Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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