Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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