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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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