Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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