Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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