Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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