Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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