Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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