Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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