Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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