Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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