Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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