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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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