Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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