Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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