Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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