Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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