Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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