Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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