Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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