Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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