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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources