Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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