Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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