Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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