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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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