Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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