Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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