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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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