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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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