Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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