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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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