Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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