Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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