Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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