Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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