Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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