Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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