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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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