Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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