Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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