Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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