Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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