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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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