Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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