Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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