Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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