Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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