Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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