Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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