Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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