Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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