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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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