Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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