Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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