Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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