Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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