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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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