Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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