Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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