Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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