Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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