Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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