Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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