Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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