Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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