Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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