Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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