Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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