Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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