Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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