Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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