Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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