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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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