Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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