Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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