Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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