Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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