Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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