Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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