Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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