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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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