Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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