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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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