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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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