Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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