Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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