Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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