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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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