Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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