Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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