Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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