Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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