Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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