Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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