Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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