Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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