Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure 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 MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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