Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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