Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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