Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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