Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key 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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