Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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