Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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