Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology