Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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