Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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