Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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