Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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