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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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