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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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