Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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