Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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