Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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