Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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