Learn more about this 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 (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, 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 manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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