Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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