Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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