Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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