Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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