Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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