Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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