Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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