Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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