Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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