Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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