Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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