Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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