Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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