Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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