Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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