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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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