Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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