Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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