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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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