Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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