Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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