Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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