Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations 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? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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