Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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