Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important 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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