Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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