Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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