Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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