Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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