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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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