Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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