Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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