Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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