Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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