Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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