Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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