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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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