Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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