Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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