Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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