Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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