Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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