Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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