Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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