Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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