Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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