Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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