Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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