Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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