Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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