Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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