Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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