Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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