Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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