Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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