Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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