Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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