Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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