Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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