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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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