Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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