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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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