Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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