Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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