Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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